EVENTS calendar of NOW THROUGH MARCH 27 John Jennings – Build Your World An immersive experience exploring the world-building of John Jennings, whose groundbreaking work in Afrofuturism, folklore and comics is brought to life through creative projects Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (Marvel); Kenny Dreadful and the Hainted Hoodie; Blue Hand Mojo: Hard Times Road (Rosarium Publishing); and Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by writer Damian Duffy based on the novel by Octavia E. Butler (Abrams ComicArts). EVERY FIRST SATURDAY Free admission, 9a–5p Explore The MAX with free admission all day, including art activities in the classroom upstairs from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Marvel’s Behind the Mask Screening + Q&A with John Jennings, 6:30-8:30p Explore the evolution of heroes and representation through the lens of Marvel history in this special screening of Marvel’s Behind the Mask, featuring John Jennings and presented in partnership with the Mississippi Film Society. Statewide Fimmaker Meetup at 5 p.m. Feature presentation: Marvel’s Behind the Mask at 6:30 p.m. SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 3 + NOVEMBER 7 Earth's Bounty, 8a–noon Farmer's market featuring fresh harvest bounties, baked goods, arts, crafts, live music and more. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 BET Raised Us: From Mississippi to the World, 5–10p High-energy, after-hours dance party celebrating Mississippi’s enduring influence on entertainment and culture. Hosted by award-winning comedians Rita Brent and Merc B. Williams. Live performances by Ariel J. and DJ Sirato. Add-on VIP dinner experience at 5 p.m. featuring a menu by Chef Enrika Williams of Fauna Foodworks. Tickets: $40 for the event | $95 (event + VIP dinner) 5 An evening honoring Black Entertainment Television founder Saturday, Oct. 3 Hosted by award-winning comedians Rita Brent and Merc B. Williams with live performances by Ariel J. and DJ Sirato VIP Dinner at 5p with Chef Enrika Williams of Fauna Foodworks Walk the Red Carpet at 6:30p After Hours Dance Party Robert L. Johnson Scan to purchase tickets Downtown Meridian From Mississippi to the World
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